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Alan Wilson Wins Republican Primary for South Carolina Governor
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Alan Wilson won the South Carolina Republican primary runoff for governor with about 65% of the vote, defeating Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, who received around 34%.
- President Trump made an unusual move by endorsing both Wilson and Evette, stating on Truth Social that "with either one you can’t go wrong."
- Wilson, a National Guard veteran, emphasized his goal to be a "transformational governor" for South Carolina, the fastest-growing state in the nation.
- Evette, despite centering her campaign on loyalty to Trump and initially receiving his endorsement, was unable to avoid a runoff and ultimately lost, as voters appeared to prefer a candidate focused on practical state issues over Trump-centric messaging.
- Given South Carolina's history of electing only Republican governors since 2002, Wilson is favored to win the general election in November.
